programmes

elevate

Elevating leadership,
expanding impact.

PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW

Elevate is a high-impact programme designed to stretch, challenge, and connect mid-career leaders stepping into enterprise-level roles. Unlike traditional leadership training, Elevate is hands-on, using live challenges and peer networks to build capability, deliver immediate organisational impact, and embed long-term leadership growth.

  • All participants expand cross-sector networks
  • Increased readiness for enterprise-level roles
  • Immediate organisational impact through live challenges

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Deep self-awareness and clarity of impact to activate leadership for growth.
  • Real-world, complex problem-solving challenges to embed practical alearning.
  • Networking with high-calibre, cross-sector connections.
  • Practical tools and frameworks to refresh and expand leadership toolkits.
  • Participants test ideas and influence under pressure through Lion’s Den
  • Expanding strategic and enterprise-level leadership thinking.

READY FOR ELEVATE?

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 programmes:

APPLY NOW

Next dates

Session 1 – Tuesday 10 March
Session 2 – Thursday 26 March (same day as first Virtual session)
Session 3 – Friday 27 March
Session 4 – Wednesday 1 April (Online)

Session 1 – Tuesday 12 May
Session 2 – Thursday 2 July
Session 3 – Friday 3 July
Session 4 – Tuesday 21 July (Online)

Session 1 – Monday 27 July
Session 2 – Wednesday 20 August
Session 3 – Thursday 21 August
Session 4 – Friday 11 September (Online)

Session 1 – Thursday 15 October
Session 2 – Thursday 12 November
Session 3 – Friday 13 November
(Please note: one of these dates overlaps with the final Hamilton programme.)
Session 4 – Tuesday 24 November (Online)

INVESTMENT

$4000

Standard rate

scholarships available

We have partial and full scholarships available to Māori and Pasifika applicants, as well as applicants from community or non-profit backgrounds.

  • Are recognised as high-potential leaders or valuable employees.
  • Demonstrate strong motivation and community contribution.
  • Advocate for women’s advancement and leadership.
  • May come from non-profits, entrepreneurship, or be returning from a career break.
  • Are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION →

The Workshops

DOWNLOAD THE ELEVATE LEADERS PROGRAMME GUIDE
1

DAY ONE

KNOW YOURSELF, KNOW OTHERS.​
  • Build deep self-awareness as a leader.
  • Gain clarity on your leadership impact.
  • Establish trust and connection within a highcalibre cohort.
2

DAY TWO + three

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION.​
  • Apply leadership in complex, real-world challenges.
  • Stretch strategic thinking and decision-making.
  • Strengthen your ability to influence at pace.
  • Build powerful, cross-sector networks.
3

day THREE

LION’S DEN – REAL-WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING

On Day 3, our wāhine will step into the Lion’s Den. We will invite key members from Global
Women’s 400+ network of wāhine leaders to join, creating a dynamic, supportive environment
where participants can:

  • Present real challenges they are navigating in their leadership journeys or organisations.
  • Receive constructive, real-time feedback from experienced leaders.
    • Co-create practical solutions they can
    immediately apply in their workplaces.
  • Build confidence and influence in presenting to
    senior audiences.

The Lion’s Den bridges learning and action, ensuring Elevate participants are seen, heard,
and supported while developing tangible leadership skills that drive
real change.

4

DAY FOUR

REFLECTION AND RECONNECTION​
  • Apply leadership in complex, real-world challenges.
  • Stretch strategic thinking and decision-making.
  • Strengthen your ability to influence at pace.
  • Build powerful, cross-sector networks.

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